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Fiscal Matters, simplifies and unpack research findings, policy proposals and recommendations of the Financial and Fiscal Commission enabling public engagement on public finance and fiscal matters.Through insightful dialogue with experts,...
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Fiscal Matters, simplifies and unpack research findings, policy proposals and recommendations of the Financial and Fiscal Commission enabling public engagement on public finance and fiscal matters.Through insightful dialogue with experts, policymakers, researchers, business leaders and civil society, Fiscal Matters cut through the jargon to the heart of the issues and provide key insights, independent analysis on key policy issues and challenges facing public finance and public policy in South Africa within a global context.
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7 JUL 2025
1 APR 2024 · What is unemployment and how is it really measured? Follow Financial and Fiscal Commission research intern Ongezwa Ngotana as she unpacks the nuts and bolts of the concept of unemployed, how it is measured by economists and some of the strategies of addressing it.
22 MAR 2024 · In this enthralling episode, Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli takes us on a deep dive into the heart of South African democracy. With wit and wisdom, he recounts his formative years as a passionate activist, his dedicated service to his constituents, and the significant impact of Chapter 9 institutions in safeguarding democracy. He also offers a candid look at South Africa towards a promising political and economic future. Every moment of this episode brims with enlightening anecdotes and is a treasure trove of democratic insights. Definitely not to be missed!
17 MAR 2024 · In today's podcast, we delve into the 2024/25 budget changes affecting NSFAS transfers, which will see a decrease from R58.8 billion to R53.6 billion. The introduction of the Comprehensive Student Funding Model is a pivotal move to support 'missing middle' students with loans. However, the shadow of NSFAS's maladministration and spending issues looms large. Join our researchers as they dissect the subtleties and what it means for students in need.
14 MAR 2024 · As South Africa marks three decades of constitutional democracy, we delve into the nation's socio-economic journey. Reflecting on how the promise of constitutional democracy has been upheld, Hon Nomi Nkondlo, a member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, sheds light on pressing service delivery issues and shares her insights on the pivotal role of the Financial and Fiscal Commission in steering South Africa's fiscal governance."
14 MAR 2024 · South Africa's debt is ballooning despite efforts to tighten the budget, while economic growth crawls at a snail's pace and more young people find themselves jobless. Commission researchers Thando Ngozo and Gianni Delle Donne are digging into these tough issues, looking for ways out of the maze.
14 MAR 2024 · Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Unpacking Budget 2024 amidst 30 Years of Democracy." This year's budget holds significant weight as we commemorate South Africa's three decades of democratic governance. Join us with the FFC Chairperson and the Head of Research as we dive into the nuances of South Africa's 2024 Budget Speech, delivered by the Minister of Finance.
Fiscal Matters, simplifies and unpack research findings, policy proposals and recommendations of the Financial and Fiscal Commission enabling public engagement on public finance and fiscal matters.Through insightful dialogue with experts,...
show more
Fiscal Matters, simplifies and unpack research findings, policy proposals and recommendations of the Financial and Fiscal Commission enabling public engagement on public finance and fiscal matters.Through insightful dialogue with experts, policymakers, researchers, business leaders and civil society, Fiscal Matters cut through the jargon to the heart of the issues and provide key insights, independent analysis on key policy issues and challenges facing public finance and public policy in South Africa within a global context.
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